Question

The physical geography of the area played a role in the areas the Mongols were able to occupy. Use the map to identify a country the Mongols were unable to conquer. (1 point) Responses Japan Japan Russia Russia Persia Persia China

Answer 1

The Mongols were unable to conquer **Japan**. The islands of Japan were protected by water, making a full-scale invasion difficult, especially during the periods when typhoons (known as "kamikaze" or divine winds) destroyed Mongol fleets.